OCTOBER HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH

The Monthly Newsletter of the Lansing Junior Chamber of Commerce  November 2009
Lansing Jaycees
PO Box 16150
Lansing, MI 48901
www.lansingjaycees.org
Region D
Population Division 7
Base Membership: 52
OCTOBER HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH
Haunted House Tour – Jumpstart Project
Our 2009 Fall Jumpstart project was conducted on October 17th. What is a Jumpstart Project? It’s a project
run by the chapter’s newest members. After several planning meetings a group of ten members decided to
conduct a Haunted House Tour.
The committee consisted of new members Shannon Culberson, Samantha Keeney, Andrea Hoard and Abby
Siegel headed by Sara Guthrie. They did an extensive amount of research and decided to attend the Shaw
Haven Farms in Mason and the Nightmare on Elm Street in Webberville.
The night started at my house since I live in Mason and it was a
convenient meeting place. The group hung out for a couple of hours
playing games and enjoying some spooky treats before heading to the
Haunted Houses. The brave souls were given instructions to build
weapons to kill zombies using aluminum foil during the car ride to the
haunted houses. They also enjoyed warm apple cider on their way out
into the frigid October night.
The first stop on this spine tingling tour was Shaw Haven Farms. It
was selected because it had five different attractions to choose from. Chairperson: Sara Guthrie
Four haunted attractions as well as a corn maze sounded too good
517-977-6332; [email protected]
to pass up.
One of the haunted attractions was the “The Last Ride” which included a 3-D ride inside of a coffin that
simulates being buried alive. None of the twelve Jaycees were brave enough for that experience. Overall
they had a fun time at the corn maze (the crew was extremely good at finding the middle of the maze) and
the haunted barn. Everyone agreed this was worth the time and money and would return next year.
Nightmare on Elm Road was a more traditional haunted house that definitely excited the group. The sounds
of screams and chainsaws could be heard from all around so it was bound to be a good time. Only two at a
time were allowed to venture into the haunt together, so watching other groups get “chased” by the
Chainsaw Massacre was an entertaining way to end the evening. The group was impressed with the entire
experience and needed to cool down at Darb’s Tavern in Mason before calling it a night.
Overall, the new members did a great job with the event and I think that everyone attended had a frightful
evening. We even had a special guest in attendance, Michigan Jaycees President Fay Poissant! It was a
good experience to see the local haunts and who knows maybe it will spark some ideas for some future
Lansing Jaycees Haunted Houses. Congratulations to our new members and keep the great ideas coming.
Submitted by: A. Fossi, 2009 Membership VP
November 2009
Jaycee Creed
by C. William Brownfield
We believe that faith in God gives meaning
and purpose to human life;
That the brotherhood of man transcends
the sovereignty of nations;
That economic justice can best be won
by free men through free enterprise;
That government should be of laws
rather than of men;
That earth’s great treasure
lies in human personality; and that
SERVICE TO HUMANITY IS
THE BEST WORK OF LIFE
2009 Board of Directors
The Board meets on the 3rd Thursday each
month, 6:00 PM at the Jaycees Service Center
President
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Angela Clock
517-410-9527
Chair of the Board
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Sheryl Soczek
517-862-6376
Board Members
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Alexandra Briseno
517-974-0965
o Community VP
Angela Fossi
586-484-7027
o Membership VP
Arya Amirahmadi
773-793-1467
o Individual Development VP
Bridget Burnell
989-737-9685
o Secretary
Carrie May
248-756-3840
o Treasurer & Chaplain
Michael Spaulding
517-490-8628
o Management VP
Andrea Hoard
517-402-8488
o Membership Director
The Lansing Jaycees is an organization of people ages
21-40 which promotes leadership training through
community service. We meet the first Tuesday of each
month at 7 p.m. (dinner from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.) at
Tripper’s Bar and Grill in Frandor. Visit our website,
www.lansingjaycees.org for more information.
In This Issue
Presidents Report
Membership Info
Member Spotlight
Seen in Action
Community Info
Projects & Opportunities
Individual Development Info
Chaplains Message
Management Info
Upcoming Events
Grab Bag
Business Directory
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pg. 4
pg. 5
pg. 7
pg. 8
pg. 9
pg. 11
pg. 12
pg. 14
pg. 16
pg. 18
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Join us for our monthly membership meeting at
Trippers! Every first Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 PM
345 Frandor Ave.
517-336-0717
President’s Report
“I dare you, whoever you are, to share with other the fruits of your daring.
Catch a passion for helping others and a richer life will come back to you…”
– William Danforth
As we come to the month of November and closer to the end of 2009, I am reminded
that there is still work that needs to be done to ensure the Lansing Jaycees finish this
year strong, and continue that great work into next year.
At the same time I‟m writing this, I‟m also writing a speech for Master Speak Up to
compete with at the Michigan Jaycees 3rd Quarter Convention. The topic of the
speech is “Our Fore-bearers in the Jaycees have given us a long legacy of leadership.
What will be your legacy?” While trying to come up with something, a friend of mine
was having me read some things, and I came across the above quote by William
Danforth.
Six years ago, I really determined that service to humanity was a HUGE part of who I
wanted to be. I dedicated two years of my life to being an AmeriCorps member in
Muskegon County. I consider that the beginning of my “passion for helping others”.
For two years I worked with middle and high school aged kids to get them involved in
helping their community. I‟ve been able to continue that by getting involved with the
Jaycees. I hope that through my time in the organization, I‟ve been able to inspire
others to take the extra step and get involved. I know there are many of you who
have inspired me to be more involved.
For November, I am daring this entire chapter to help recruit 5 new members – bring
them to a GMM, bring them to Get Your Food On, talk to someone you work with. If
our members can recruit 5 new members to the Lansing Jaycees, I will dress in full
MSU gear (face paint and all) at our December 5th Stuff the Bus event. I know, some
of you are asking what that‟s a big deal…well, I‟m a University of Michigan grad, so
this is something I DO NOT do every day!!! If we do not reach the goal of the
challenge, our Membership VP, Angela Fossi, will dress up in my favorite maize and
blue colors for U of M for Stuff the Bus. As much as I‟d like to see that, I would rather
see us reach the goal!
In these last two months of the year, I dare you all to do something new. I double
dare you to finish the year strong. And what would a dare be without a triple dog
dare? I triple dog dare you all to finish this year strong – volunteer
at Texas Hold „Em, take a shift at Stuff the Bus, or just come out
to a happy hour - keep the momentum going into 2010!
Yours in Service,
Angela M. Clock,
81st President
[email protected]
517-410-9527
M e m b e r s h i p
A Message from the Membership VP
It seems like all of the news this year has been focused on the recession, lost jobs
and failing businesses. So it’s exciting to be part of something that is experiencing
growth. It looks like we are going to finish 2009 strong with a solid increase to our
membership base. We accomplished the growth by having a high member
renewal rate as well as attracting new members. Does that mean we should relax
the rest of the year and stop trying to gain new members? No, it just means that
we are a part of an exciting group and we should keep the momentum going.
Keep spreading the word about all of the benefits of being a part of this exciting
organization. Let’s keep building the buzz about the Lansing Jaycees!
November is a busy month for the Lansing Jaycees. We had our annual election
on November 10th which determined the Board of Directors for 2010. We also will
start planning the very popular Stuff the Bus event. This year it will be held on
December 5th. Make sure to mark your calendars and help us fulfill some local
families holiday wish lists.
Here are some other upcoming events to keep in mind
during November. We have Happy Hour on Thursday the
19th at the R-Club and we have bowling league night on
November 21th at Royal Scot at 8:30. Stop by to watch the
fun or contact me if you would like to be a substitute
bowler. Tell your friends and family about the Lansing
Jaycees and invite them to join you at one of our
upcoming events. Happy Thanksgiving!
Feel free to contact me at any time if you have questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Angela Fossi,
2009 Membership VP,
[email protected];
586-484-7027
Quote: Don't walk behind me,
I may not lead. Don't walk in
front of me, I may not follow.
Just walk beside me and be
my friend.
Unknown
(often attributed to Albert Camus)
M e m b e r s h i p
Samantha Keeney
Occupation: Program Manager for the Great Lakes Renewable
Energy Association. We are a nonprofit that does education and
policy work regarding renewable energy. (shhh I'm a geek don't
tell)
Relationship Status: Happily single.
Dream Job: Educating kids in an alternative school setting
where learing takes place outdoors, in small groups and while
having fun.
Favorite Movie and/or book: Fav. Book Anything by Bill McKibben. Fav Movie(s)
Sorry I have to do my current top 5 I can never choose just one. In Alphabetical order
they are: A Bronx Tale, Fight Club, Kingdom of Heaven, Snatch, Usual Suspects.
Favorite Type of Music: I'm not picky, good lyrics and a fun beat are pretty much
required. I bounce between the Impact and NPR when I am driving. Progressive
Tourch and Twang on the Impact is a Tuesday evening requirement.
Do you have any pets? I have a dog. She is an Australian Shepard and Beagle mix
aka a MUTT. Shes one year old and her name is Mozzie.
Favorite Food: Oh man, I'm a wanna be foodie.It completely depends on the weather
or my mood. However I do love a cucumber, tomato, and cream cheese sandwich on
toasted multigrane bread.
Favorite Game or Sport: To watch: College football, Hockey – go Wings! Baseball –
at the game. To play swimming, hiking, I started snowshoeing last winter.
2009 Goal: After reading the above, to become more decisive. Beyond that rock out
the last remaining months of 09 both personally and professonally.
First car: A 1983 Dodge Omni, in pale blue. That car was a tank, I loved it.
Why I joined the Jaycees: To meet sweet people in Lansing, and get more involved in
the community.
Random Fact: I am a total klutz, it keeps things interesting.
M e m b e r s h i p
Uncle John’s Cider Mill Trip
On Sunday, October 18th, ten of
us met up at the NCG Cinemas to
carpool to the Uncle John‟s Cider
Mill in St Johns. Once there, we
headed for the winery and
sampled several of the fruit
wines, it was a first for some of
the people who went. We also
grabbed some lunch and bought
cider, donuts, apples and cookies.
A highlight was trying the fruit
fling station. For two tokens,
each of us got a bag of apples to
shoot at targets from a large
slingshot. In all, it was a nice day
for all of us to take in the fall
weather and festivities.
A. Amirahmadi and A.
Briseno try their hand at the
bungee toss
A. Hoard &
A. Clock
display their
empty cider
glasses
Chairperson: Alexandra Briseno,
[email protected]
517-974-0965
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Charles Root
Kevin Anselm
Ilona Hajdar
Happy Birthday!!!
November
Eric Dobry
MEMBERSHIP
ANNIVERSARY DATES
November: Angela Clock, Mike Castelein,
December: Rob Dowding, Carrie May, Al Puzzuoli, Julie Monroy, Angela Fossi
HAPPY
ANNIVERSARY
M e m b e r s h i p
Clockwise from Top Left:
D. Akens chillin at Uncle John’s
Book Club Crew Dream a little Dream
A. Amirahmadi staying warm
A. Clock & E. Dobry all smiles
A. Clock sporting her medallion with State
Chaplain D. Worthams
A. Fossi & A. Hoard show their Region D
Pride
A. Hoard shows how to do the Thriller
C o m m u n i t y
A Message from the Community VP
Community Volunteer Events - On the Horizon
MSU “Tackle Harvest” Food Drive – Nov 21st – We will be assisting the MSU food back in collecting food
from the tailgaters and fans before the MSU vs. Penn State game on Saturday, Nov. 21 st. Time TBA. For
more information, email Alexandra Briseno at [email protected]
Stuff the Bus – Dec 5th - Stuff the Bus is an event in which we 'adopt' families identified by the Salvation
Army and help them collect Christmas items from their Wish Lists. The event will take place at the Wal-Mart
near Eastwood Towne Center from 8am-8pm. For more information, email Andrea Hoard at
[email protected].
Fall Activities
The turning of the leaves and crisp cool air brings back fall along with the seasonal activities of football, cider
mills, pumpkin patches and wine tastings. Here are some links related to those events:
Apple Orchards: www.allaboutapples.com/orchard/mi.htm
Farms & Farmers Markets: www.michiganfarmfun.com
Wineries: www.michiganwines.com
Fall Color Tours: www.michigan.org/Places-to-Go/Tours-and-Trails/Fall-Color-Tours/Default.aspx?m=9;1
Community News and Events
The Garage Sale Supersized – Nov 14th: www.lansingcenter.com
Silver Bells in the City – Nov 20th - www.silverbellsinthecity.org
Lansing 150 Grand Finale – Nov 20th - www.lansing150.com
MSU Union 46th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show – Dec 5-6th - www.uabevents.com/calendar
Michigan Festivals
Michigan has festivals all year around, search at www.mfea.org/findevents.cfm for events.
Some highlights this month:
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Kalamazoo Russian Festival – Nov 21 - www.russianfestival.org
Detroit’s Thanksgiving Parade – Nov 26th - www.theparade.org
Holly’s Dickens Festival – Nov 27-29th - www.dickensfestivalholly.org
Pontiac’s Holiday Extravaganza – Dec 5-6th - www.holidayextravaganza.org
Other Local Volunteer Information
Animal Placement Bureau - www.apbpets.com
Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center - http://btrc.samsbiz.com/
Capital Area Humane Society - Volunteer Orientation - http://cahs-lansing.org/support/index.html
Habitat for Humanity – Lansing - www.habitatlansing.org
Southside Community Kitchen - http://southsidecommunitykitchen.org/
VolunteerMatch - www.volunteermatch.org
Alexandra Briseno 2009
Community VP
[email protected]
517-974-0965
C o m m u n i t y
About America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day (ARD), November 15, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to
encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. Celebrating its 12th year, it has
grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and
work and to buy products made with recycled materials. Through America Recycles Day, Keep
America Beautiful, Inc. (KAB) and the National Recycling Coalition (NRC) support local
communities and raises awareness by educating citizens about the benefits of recycling. Volunteer
America Recycles Day coordinators are positioned throughout the country and work to organize
recycling awareness events in their schools and communities, and in conjunction with their local
municipalities.
On November 15 each year, millions of people become better informed about the importance of
daily recycling and buying recycled products. The purpose of America Recycles Day is to continue
to promote the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling and encourage more
people to join the movement toward creating a better natural environment.
Recycling 101
The Basics, The Benefits With the involvement and enthusiasm of
people like you, recycling is back! And so are thousands upon thousands
of recycled products made from materials that would otherwise be piling
up in our nation's landfills. It doesn't just make sense. It makes a huge
difference to our environment, our quality of life and our country's future.
Why It's Important Recycling helps protect our resources, our environment, our quality of life.
Learn More - visit www.americarecyclesday.org
How It Works There are three parts to the recycling cycle, and you're critical to at least two of
them.
Learn More - visit www.americarecyclesday.org
DOs and DON'Ts of RecyclingIt ain't rocket science, but following the guidelines can give
recycling a boost.
Learn More visit www.americarecyclesday.orgInteresting End ProductsYou can make what out of what? Now that's
amazing!
Learn More - visit www.americarecyclesday.org
More Information Check out our Resource Library of Suggested LInks.
Learn More - visit www.americarecyclesday.org
C o m m u n i t y
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES ARE EVERYWHERE!
Look for Volunteer Opportunity Highlights in each issue of the Capitol Correspondent
There‟s something out there for everyone!
November Volunteer Opportunity Highlight
VolunteerMatch.Com
Love involved in the community yet? Here’s your
Haven’t found what you’re looking for to get
chance to check out a variety of opportunities – search local, state wide, or beyond
Michigan… or search by your area of interest. The Opportunities are endless, so what are
you waiting for?
www.volunteermatch.com
Donate Food to Animal Shelters Daily:
Free For You – A Click Away:
http://www.freekibble.com/ http://www.freekibblekat.com
Remember to bring your Pennies to the General Membership Meetings
to Support Ronald McDonald House in the Michigan Jaycees Penny War!
2009 Fall Fun Festival
Friday, October 30th was our second Fall Fun Fest
event. About 100 children and their families
participated in the crafts, activities and the trick or
treat trail despite the foul weather conditions that day.
Some events such as the cupcake walk could not
take place due to the weather, but we added several
games under the tent with small prizes that the
children enjoyed. Also this year we used props and
costumes from the Jaycee Haunted House trailer and
Don Wiltse from MPS Group was a great help in
planning and setting up the trail. Other groups that
helped out were GM, Citadel Communications, Bake
n Cakes, Titus Farms, Woldumar Nature Center,
American Rentals, Ryder Trucks and Shroyer’s. We
also had several volunteer groups from MSU and
VolunteerMatch.org come out and give their
assistance.
Chairperson: Alexandra Briseno [email protected] 517-974-0965
What community project do you want to see the Lansing Jaycees do? Share your ideas with
Community VP Alexandra Briseno [email protected]
Individual Development
A Message from the Individual Development VP
Hello Members!!!
We are quickly coming to a close on the 2009 year, but there still is
time for your ID Project. So what are your ideas? ID projects are
aimed at increasing the personal or professional skills of individuals
and providing opportunity to learn a new skill. Here’s some thought
starters for you to consider:
Stress Management
Managing Change
Learning to Lead
Team Building
Improving Family Life
Parlimentary Procedure
Financial Planning
Public Speaking
Time Management
Romance Dynamics
Will Writing
Career Tracks
Goal Setting
Dealing with Dificult People
Learning a new Sport
So what would you like to improve or learn, or what skill do you have that you can share with the
membership? Keep the ideas rolling in to close out 2009 and start strong in 2010!
Arya Amirahmadi, 2009 Individual Development VP [email protected] 773-793-1467
2010 Board of Directors – Lansing Jaycees!
While the Board of Directors is a function under the Management area of service, it
is important to note the connection to individual development as the Board of
Directors gains experience in leadership and project planning and is provided the
opportunity to improve goal setting, time management, team building, stress
management, and more!!! So who have you elected to be your 2010 Leaders?
82nd President of the Lansing Jaycees: Angela Fossi
2010 Vice Presidents:
Andrea Hoard, Colleen Burton, Sean Kottke & Sheryl Soczek
The 2010 President, Angela Fossi, with consultation of her Board Members, will
determine which VP roles each of the elected officials will take on. Additional Board
Members will be appointed by the president for positions such as Secretary,
Treasurer, and Director(s). If you are interested in any of these roles, let Angela
Fossi know! And of course, your 2010 Chairman of the Board is the outgoing
president: Angela Clock!
Individual Development
Chaplain’s Corner
Breakin‟ Down The Creed
You’ve read the Creed. You’ve recited the
Creed. But have you listened to the Creed?
Carrie May,
Lansing Jaycees Chaplain
[email protected]
248-756-3840
The first time I heard a roomful of people at Tripper’s reciting this at the end of the
GMM, the first Jaycee event I attended, all I could think was, “What in the world did I
just get myself into?” Over the years, after reciting this at countless GMMs, Board
meetings, and even a few state conventions, the meaning of this Creed thing sank in,
and while it evolves for me always, here’s what it means to me now:
You need to believe in something.
Arbitrarily drawn lines can’t stop the sentiment that we’re all citizens of the world.
You determine your economic destiny.
Nobody is above the law, and laws should be applied equally.
Each individual has the power to contribute their unique skills and ideas.
Service to humanity…what’s more fulfilling than making a positive impact on
someone’s life?
Don’t just recite the Creed. Think about it, and think about what it means to you.
Hopefully, you’ll believe in it, too.
National Coney Island Station GYFO
Our October “get your food on” (GYFO) event was held at the newly opened National
Coney Island Station in downtown East Lansing. This is the newest location for the
National Coney Island chain that is located in the Metro Detroit area. The menu is not as
extensive as the other locations but it offers all of the normal coney island fare.
A group of seven Jaycees meet on Wednesday, October
28th to enjoy a quick dinner. The restaurant features fast
food style ordering and the meals are made to order. The
group enjoyed a sampling of onion rings, chili cheese
fries, coney dogs and grilled cheese sandwiches.
National Coney Island is also known for the Hani: which is a
chicken pita with lettuce, tomato and cheese. I was happy to
see so many satisfying choices on the menu.
The feedback from the group was pretty positive. Everyone enjoyed a fast and tasty
without breaking the bank. It was nice to see a Detroit style coney island open in the
Lansing area.
Chairperson: Angela Fossi, [email protected]; 586-484-7027
Individual Development
Lansing Jaycees Book Club
Dream On with the Jaycees Book Club
In November, the Hutchison’s house was the site for the year’s biggest gathering yet of
readers. Eleven Jaycees and guests shared wine, hors d’oeuvres and dream appreciation with
Michael Stratton, local therapist, dream expert and author of the novel Everybody Dreams.
Jaycees had a unique opportunity to learn more about how dreams connect with our
emotional lives, the craft of writing and publishing a novel, and the art of setting a work of
fiction in your home town.
One of the aspects of Everybody Dreams that most engaged Jaycee readers was the novel’s
setting in the Greater Lansing area. Many recognizable local landmarks pop up over the course
of the novel, and that was the inspiration for our culminating Jaycee Book Club meeting of
2009. For December, we’re going not with a single specific title, but rather a theme: set in
Michigan. Whether it’s a novel, a biography, a book of poetry or short stories, if it’s set in
Michigan, it works for Book Club. On November 18, the winners of the 2009 National Book
Awards will be announced, and this year, there are three Michigan-set books among the
finalists: in the Young People’s Literature category, David Small’s Stitches, a graphic novel
memoir of growing up in Detroit in the 1950s; in the Fiction category, Bonnie Jo Campbell’s
American Salvage, a collection of short stories set in Michigan; and in the Non-Fiction category,
Greg Grandin’s Fordlandia, a history of Henry Ford’s efforts to build a utopian community in
the Brazilian jungle that discusses Ford’s strong ties to southeast Michigan. In addition,
Stealing Buddha’s Dinner, Bich Minh Nguyen’s memoir of growing up as a refugee child in
Grand Rapids in the 1970s and 80s, has been named the Great Michigan Read for 2009-10 by
the Michigan Humanities Council. There are countless classic and contemporary ways to read
about our state!
We will be meeting on Saturday, December 12th at 6 PM at the Biggby’s at 1701 S. Waverly. If
you would like assistance in picking a book (or books!) to read, or if you have Book Club ideas
for 2010, contact Sean Kottke via email at [email protected] or through Facebook.
M a n a g e m e n t
A Message from the Management VP
Congrats to the Lansing Jaycees!
At the 3rd Quarter Michigan Jaycees convention, Lansing did
awesome!
Our awards include:
Membership:
1st Place in Base Group C, Retention, Growth and New
Chapters: Member Mixer
1st Place in Base Group C, Membership Area of Opportunity
15 of 15 Quarterly Incentives, Angela Fossi, Membership VP
Management:
1st Place in Base Group C, Key Communicator, Newsletter:
The Capitol Correspondent
Mike Spaulding 2009
Management VP
[email protected]
517-490-8628
Individual Development:
Competitors in Impromptu Speak Up: Andrea Hoard, Andrew Hoard,
Samantha Keeney
2009 Master Speak Up Winner: Angela Clock
Congratulations to all
those honored, and on all
First Timers:
the hard work our chapter
2nd place, Samantha Keeney
has put in this year!
Presidential Medallion:
Angela Clock
A note from the Capitol Correspondent Editor:
Thanks to the contributors of the November newsletter:
A. Clock, A. Briseno, A. Fossi, C. May, S. Kottke,
A. Hoard, M. Cirrana
ANYONE CAN BE AN AUTHOR!
Please submit your articles, photos, or ideas for future
newsletters to:
Bridget Burnell, Lansing Jaycees Secretary
989-737-9685 [email protected]
We have found our 2010
Capitol Correspondent Editor!
Congratulations and Thanks
to Angela Clock for
volunteering to take on this
project on behalf of the
Lansing Jaycees! We look
forward to seeing your work!
M a n a g e m e n t
Several members attended
their first State Convention
this month and had a great
time. Have you experienced
convention yet? Check out
your next opportunity in
Traverse City - just watch
for details in upcoming
issues of the Capitol
Correspondent!
EXPANDING HORIZONS
The November Convention included
election of the 2010 Michigan
Jaycees Board of Directors. Your
state leaders next year are:
Darlene Dresch (Ypsilanti)
86th President
Kris Collee (Greater Muskegon)
Community VP
LaVar Harris (Detroit)
Membership VP
David Worthams (Kalamazoo)
Management VP
Wendy Taylor (Westland)
Individual Development VP
A. Hoard, A. Hoard, S. Keeney, J. Williams
(MC), A. Fossi, L. Parr & B. Parr (Royal Oak)
AND you’re esteemed Region D
Director – Angela Clock (Lansing)
Congratulations to all!
Start planning now for 2010
Convention Schedule is out – and it’s gonna be a FUN year!
2009 Year End Convention, Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, Traverse City, February 19-21, 2010
2010 1st Quarter Convention, Mackinac Island, Mission Point Resort, April 30-May 2, 2010
2010 2nd Quarter Convention, East Lansing, Kellogg Center, August 13-15, 2010
2010 3rd Quarter Convention, Midland, Valley Plaza Resort, November 5-7, 2010
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Calendar of Events
Lansing Jaycees Activities…
November 2nd – Banquet Committee – 1st Planning meeting for the 2009
Awards Banquet, 6:00 PM at the Lexington Hotel, 925 S. Creyts, Lansing MI
(Details = A. Clock @ 517-410-9527)
November 3rd – Detroit Curling CLub – Come check out what Curling is
about, Carpool meetup at Okemos Road Park & Ride at 5:30PM, Detroit
Curling club – 1615 E. Lewston, Ferndale MI. (Details = A. Fossi @ 586-484-7027)
November 4th – Stuff the Bus Committee – 1st Planning Meeting at Panera
Bread in Frandor, 310 N. Clippert, Lansing(Details = A. Hoard @ 517-402-8488)
November 5th – Book Club – “Everybody Dreams” by Michael Stratton. Come meet the author
at the Hutchisons, 1171 Teakwood Circle, Haslett; 7PM. (Details = A. Fossi @ 586-484-7027)
November 6th-8th – State Convention – 3rd Quarter Convention and 2010 MIJC Board elections
in Battle Creek; (Details = A. Clock @ 517-410-9527)
November 7th – Bowling League –8:30 PM at Royal Scot(Details = A. Fossi @ 586-484-7027)
November 10th General Membership Meeting & 2010 BOD Elections– Come see what the
Lansing Jaycees are all about; 6PM at Trippers; 350 Frandor Ave., Lansing(Details = A. Clock @
517-410-9527)
November 11th – Board of Directors Meeting –All members welcome; 6:00 PM at the Michigan
Jaycee Service Center, 534 S. Walnut, Lansing (Details = A. Clock @ 517-410-9527)
November 12th – 15th – Texas Hold’em – Daily shifts to cover this fundraiser at Trippers in Frandor
(Details = A. Clock @ 517-410-9527)
November 16th – GYFO - Sushi –AI Fusion, 2827 East Grand River, East Lansing, 6:30 PM (Details
= S. Guthrie @ 517-977-6332)
November 18th – Stuff the Bus Committee –Panera Bread in Frandor, 310 N. Clippert, Lansing
(Details = A. Hoard @ 517-402-8488)
November 19th – Happy Hour –5:30 PM at R-Club 6409 Centurion Dr., Lansing (Details = B.
Burnell @ 989-737-9685)
November 21st – Bowling League –8:30 PM at Royal Scot(Details = A. Fossi @ 586-484-7027)
November 21st – MSU Tackle Hunger Food Drive – Time TBA – MSU Spartan Stadium, 248 Jenison
Fieldhouse, East Lansing (Details = A. Briseno @ 517-974-0965)
December 1st - General Membership Meeting & Christmas Party– Come
see what the Lansing Jaycees are all about – and Don’t forget the
White Elephant gift exchange; 6PM at Trippers; 350 Frandor Ave.,
Lansing(Details = A. Clock @ 517-410-9527)
December 4th – GYGO – The last quarter’s GYGO will be at Bridget
Burnell’s house, 7517 Glen Terra, Lansing at 7:00 PM (Details = B. Burnell
@ 989-737-9685)
December 5th – Stuff the Bus – Help Collect at Walmart, sign up now for your shift! (Details = A.
Hoard @ 517-402-8488)
December 5th – Bowling League – 8:30 PM at Royal Scot(Details = A. Fossi @ 586-484-7027)
December 14th – GYFO Pizza House – 6:00 PM, 4790 S. Hagadorn Rd., East Lansing (Details = A.
Hoard @ 517-402-8488)
December 17th – Board of Directors Meeting –All members welcome; 6:00 PM at the Michigan
Jaycee Service Center, 534 S. Walnut, Lansing (Details = A. Clock @ 517-410-9527)
December 18th – Happy Hour –5:30 PM, Location TBD (Details = A. Fossi @ 586-484-7027)
December 19th – Bowling League –8:30 PM at Royal Scot(Details = A. Fossi @ 586-484-7027)
And watch the weekly Juice for more upcoming events!
Calendar of Events
Are you aware that the Lansing Jaycees are members of the Lansing
Chamber of Commerce? Michael Ciranna is our Chamber Liason, so if you‟d
like information about the Chamber or would like to get more involved,
contact Mike at [email protected], 248-515-3141
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Global Business Club – Tuesday, November 17th, 12:00 Noon at the MSU University Club, 225
Forest Road, Lansing. “Taking Your Business Global Through Foreign Partners” Presented by
Andrew Mangan, Executive Director, US Business Council for Sustainable Development. $25,
RSVP to Beverly Wilkins at 517-353-4336 or [email protected]
PTAC: Government Contracting 101 – Tuesday November 17th, 9:00 – 11:00 AM at the
Lansing Regional Chamber (Board Room), 500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200, Lansing. This is a
FREE seminar, but space is limited. Register by contacting Jeff Cassidy at 517-853-6445 or
[email protected]
Coffee with Counsel – Wednesday, November 18th, 7:30-9:00 AM at Paramount Coffee, 130 N.
Larch St. “Go Green! An Energy & Climate Change Forecast” Presented by Ron Bloomberg,
Environmental Law Attorney, Miller Canfield. Sponsored by Miller Canfield and Paramount
Coffee. $20 (members); RSVP to Sarah Smith at 517-853-6457
PTAC: Understanding the Federal Bid – Monday, November 23rd, 9:00 – 11:00 AM at the
Lansing Regional Chamber (Board Room), 500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200, Lansing. This is a
FREE seminar, but space is limited. Register by contacting Jeff Cassidy at 517-853-6445 or
[email protected]
Chamber 360 – Thursday, December 3rd, 8:00 – 9:30 AM at the Lansing Regional Chamber
(Board Room), 500 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 200, Lansing. Learn about the full range of Chamber
benefits and meet the staff. This is a FREE event, but space is limited. RSVP to Cynthia Eiseler
at 517-853-6467 or [email protected]
Annual Dinner – Wednesday, February 10th, 2010, 5:00 – 8:30 PM at Wharton Center for
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TOP 10
Things overheard at the Lansing Jaycees
Board of Directors Thanksgiving Dinner
1) “Pour a little gravy on my thighs Alex – I‟m
stuck in this chair!”
2) "Wow, Is that your final helping Arya?”
3) “Andrea, why are you looking at Angela that
way? Carve the turkey or put the knife
down!”
4) “I just saw Carrie sticking her hand into the
turkey‟s „special place‟!”
5) “Yes, Mike, we understand. You‟re a breast
man. That‟s very funny.”
6) “Bridget went to sleep under the table
again!”
7) “Can I please have a second helping of guilt
trip Angela?”
8) “I said, „Pass the mother*&^#%*! Yams‟
Mike!”
9)” Now everyone, be sure to look out for
Sheryl‟s diamond in the mashed potatoes.”
10) “Angela, could you please pass the
stomach pump when you‟re finished?”
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
EVERYONE!
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